Prasannadeb Women’s College, popularly known as PD Women’s College (PDWC) is the largest women’s college in North Bengal. The college which was established in 1950 offers an undergraduate degree in various disciplines of arts and science.

PD Women’s College Highlights

Official website www.pdwomenscollege.org
Affiliated and Accreditations North Bengal University, UGC and NAAC
Types of Programs UG (16)
Mode of Registration Online

PD Women’s College Courses

Course 1: Bachelor of Arts (B.A. General/ Honours)

  • Duration: 3 years
  • Specialization: History, Political Science, Education, English, Geography, Philosophy, Sanskrit
  • Fees: INR 5815

Course 2: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc General/ Honours)

  • Duration: 3 years
  • Specialization: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Mathematics, Economics
  • Fees: INR 7815

A student has to choose three different electives. Given below are the combination of subjects along with the main subject.

Permissible Combination of General Subjects for B.Sc. Course:

Subject Combinations Offered
Physics Mathematics, Chemistry / Computer Science
Chemistry Physics, Mathematics
Mathematics Physics, Chemistry/Computer Science
Zoology Botany, Chemistry
Botany Zoology, Chemistry

Permissible Combination of General Subjects for B.A. Course

Subject Combinations Offered (any two to be chosen)
Bengali / English History, (Political Science / Education), Philosophy, Economics
Economics (Mathematics and Computer Science) or Political Science / Education / History / Philosophy
Education (Economics/Elective Bengali/Elective English/Sanskrit), History, Philosophy
Geography Economics and (Political Science / History / Education)
History (Political Science/Education)(Geography/Philosophy)(Sanskrit/ Economics / Elective Bengali / Elective English)
Philosophy (Political Science / Education), (Sanskrit / Economics / Elective English / Elective Bengali), History
Political Science History,( Elective Bengali/Elective English/Sanskrit/ Economics), (Philosophy / Geography)
Sanskrit (Political Science / Education) , History, Philosophy

Note:

  • Seats are reserved for SC, OBC-A, OBC-B, ST and Differently Abled (Physically challenged) as per Govt. Rules in this regard.
  • Applicants must have passed in at least four subjects with English as a compulsory subject in the H.S. (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by the University of North Bengal.
  • Candidates applying for Honours Courses require
    • (i) either 55% in the Aggregate or 
    • (ii) 50%in the Aggregate with 60% marks in the subject concerned.
  • For SC/ST candidates, the minimum marks for eligibility shall be
    • (i) 50% marks in the Aggregate or 
    • (ii) 45% in the Aggregate with 60% in the subject concerned.

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PD Women’s College Admissions 2024

Admission Process:

  • Online Submission of application forms for admission.
  • Students are to register their user account using their email address by visiting the college admission website admission.pdwomenscollege.org before submitting the Application.
  • Next, students have to apply through online application form within the prescribed date.
  • The provisional merit list will be displayed only on the admission website and cannot be obtained from the college office. Then the final merit list will be published.
  • After that, Allotments will be published according to the merit list and availability of seats. Candidates who received seat allotments have to Lock their choice and print the Admission fee E-challan, final Application Form and Rank Card of the selected course then pay the admission fee to bank through the printed E-challan. 
  • Admission dates will be notified after allotments.

Note: Candidates can avail of online support at helpdesk@pdwomenscollege.org for information not provided on the website and exceptional issues. The help desk is available only during the admission period.

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PD Women’s College Scholarships

Financial Assistance

Financially weak students can avail assistance through following schemes at the college:

  • Free Studentship
  • Student Aid Fund

Various government scholarships are also available through the college

  • Kanyashree Prakalpa
  • SC/ST/OBC Stipend
  • WBMDFC scholarship for a religious minority student.

PD Women's College Facilities

Facilities offered to the students of the institute.

  • Hostel
  • Library
  • Grievance Redressal Cell
  • Career and Counselling Cell
  • National Service Scheme
  • National Cadet Corps
  • Financial Assistance